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23 September 2020
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Enforcing the Sexual Offences Law in Puntland
“I had never felt as scared as I did when this man waylaid and raped me that afternoon. He threatened to kill me if I reported to anyone about the terrible things he had done to…
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20 September 2020
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Midwives fight medicalization of FGM as they lead the campaign to end the practice
UNFPA Somalia Midwifery Specialist Ms. Hawa Abdullahi Elmi says more investment is needed in the midwifery profession, particularly in midwifery regulation where the practice can…
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15 September 2020
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Serving women affected by a multiple humanitarian situation in Somalia
Misfortune befell Duniya Aliyow Kuusow, 26, a single mother of six who was expecting her seventh baby. She used to farm to fend for herself and her children in Aweys-garwaale…
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07 September 2020
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As COVID-19 rages on, midwives continue to provide quality care in Somalia
UNFPA Somalia Midwifery Specialist Hawa Abdullahi Elmi said just like Zahra, many midwives continue to work tirelessly on the front line in maternity wards, health centres and…
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31 August 2020
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Media personnel rally behind the fight against FGM
Media personnel in Puntland on 25 August 2020 pledged to be champions in promoting the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and advocate for the passage of the FGM Zero…
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28 August 2020
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Young people fight for empowerment amidst COVID-19
Sumayo Dahir, 17, is a Form 2 student from Abdiaziz district in Mogadishu. She is also a beauty salon trainee at the Mercy-USA Youth-Friendly Center which operates with support…
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09 August 2020
Press Release
UNFPA calls for the passage of a Sexual Offences Bill that is based on human rights and protection of women and girls
It is with great concern that we have learnt about the inaction of the Parliament of Federal Government of Somalia to introduce the Sexual Offences Bill adopted by the cabinet and…
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28 July 2020
Statement
Urgent need to prioritise the fight against GBV & FGM amidst COVID-19 response
Statement by UNFPA Somalia Representative Mr. Anders Thomsen on the need to prioritise the fight against GBV and FGM amidst COVID-19 response Now is the time to ensure that…
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11 July 2020
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UNFPA calls for the speedy passage of the Sexual Offences & FGM bills in Somalia
The unprecedented fight against gender-based violence and harmful practices; including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early marriage should be prioritized as part of the…
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